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<\/a> The CBE is embracing fintech: <\/b>The Central Bank of Egypt is planning to set up an EGP 1 bn fund to back fintech startups, CBE sub-governor for payment systems and business technology Ayman Hussein said<\/a> earlier this week. The fund is part of the CBE\u2019s strategy to promote fintech, which will also see a fintech unit and a digital research lab established in the central bank. The strategy aims to position Egypt as a regional hub for fintech. Wamda also has the story<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The CBE is embracing fintech: The Central Bank of Egypt is planning to set up an EGP 1 bn fund to back fintech startups, CBE sub-governor for payment systems and business technology Ayman Hussein said earlier this week. 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